2 John 1:11

For he that biddeth him, God speede, is partaker of his euill deedes. Although I had many things to write vnto you, yet I woulde not write with paper and ynke: but I trust to come vnto you, and speake mouth to mouth, that our ioy may be full.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

In Context

10If there come any vnto you, and bring not this doctrine, receiue him not to house, neither bid him, God speede:

12The sonnes of thine elect sister greete thee, Amen.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18For when thou seest a thiefe, thou runnest with him, and thou art partaker with the adulterers.

1 Timothy 5:22Lay handes suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other mens sinnes: keepe thy selfe pure.

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:11-12

Caution against Seducers. ( a. d. 90.) 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Here, I. Upon due warning given concerning seducers, the apostle gives direction concerning the treatment of such. They are not to be entertained as the ministers of Christ. The Lord Christ will distinguish them from such, and so would he have his disciples. The direction is negative. 1.… Read the whole commentary →

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